Power tariff is likely to raised by Rs 4.76 per unit.

ISLAMABAD -- Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) on Saturday appealed to increase the power tariff by Rs 4.76 per unit, media reported.

According to the details, PESCO has appealed to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to increase the power tariff by Rs 4.76 per unit, in order to recover Rs 63 billion from the power consumers

PESCO requested an additional collection of Rs 30.235 billion for the year 2023-24 from power consumers under operation and maintenance. NEPRA will hear PESCO's request on April 5.

The application reads that the recovery of 17.59 billion in respect of salary and allowances, while Rs 4.37 billion under depreciation of the rupee and Rs...